Walk through the Skylab Trainer, the actual trainer that was used to prepare astronauts for America’s first space station. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston’s Lunar Roving Vehicle trainer located in Starship Gallery acts as a window to the past and a guidepost to the future.Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Have fun learning how wind affects the load of the shuttle when mounted on top of the shuttle carrier aircraft in the interactive wind tunnel display inside Space Center Houston’s Independence Plaza.Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

People from all over the world come to see the comprehensive space suit collection.Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Explore the wonders of space and let your imagination soar. Go behind the scenes at NASA Johnson Space Center to see the past, present and future of the space program. Transport yourself to the red planet in a fun and interactive exhibit, Mission Mars. Visit the international landmark Independence Plaza, a breathtaking exhibit where you can explore the original authentic shuttle carrier aircraft, topped by a full-sized, high-fidelity space shuttle replica. Be inspired!

Admission Includes

General admission, including Independence Plaza and the NASA tram tour

Downtown Aquarium

Step inside the sunken hull of a 17th century Spanish galleon and look out at the beautiful diversity of species the ocean world has to offer.

Experience the excitement of Stingray Reef, where you can touch and feed live stingrays.

The six-acre entertainment and dining complex is home to a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, with over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe.

With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all.

Experience the wonder of the underwater world as you tour the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit, a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland. Discover 400 species of marine life from around the globe, touch and feed live stingrays, and catch a glimpse of the magnificent white tigers of the Maharaja’s Temple.

Admission Includes

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Morian Hall of Paleontology is packed with prehistoric beasts in action; chasing, eating and escaping.

The museum is home to a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more.

A triceratops is one of the many ancient skeletons on display.

Investigate one of the most intriguing primary civilizations ever to exist and learn about their spiritual and cultural practices, burial methods, and rulers. in the Hall of Ancient Egypt.

The themes of writing, religion, natural resources and—of course—mummification can be explored.

Roam the Serengeti, walk with dinosaurs and discover the world’s mineral wonders and more at the museum.

Delight in the natural world at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with four floors of dynamic permanent exhibits that will entertain and educate every age group. Explore the vast timeline of fossils, gems and minerals, African wildlife, Texan wildlife, and more. See prehistoric beasts "in action" at one of the largest dinosaur halls in the U.S. Learn about the Americas’ indigenous peoples, explore energy development, and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt.

Admission Includes

Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo is home to a family of Asian elephants, who reside in the expansive McNair Asian Elephant Habitat.

The Houston Zoo has four lions, including one make and three females. The prides of lions, like all the animals at the zoo, serve as ambassadors for their species in the wild.

Visitors have a chance to get up close and personal with the goats in the petting area at the McGovern Children’s Zoo.

Cheyenne, a 41-year female orangutan, can’t have children, but she has taken on the role of adoptive mother for four orangutan kids.

The African Forest features gorillas, chimps, giraffes, and rhinos in their habitats.

See the majestic movements of the gorillas up close.

The Houston Zoo has two female North American river otters.

Join Jonah, Rockie, Cali, and Kamia for the sea lion show at the John P. McGovern Marine Mammal Marina.

Natural Encounters has several aquatic tanks, housing an ocean reef, jellies, four-eyed fish and a large tank full of piranha with a tunnel kids (and adventurous adults!) can crawl through.

Discover playful bears and majestic giraffes, adventure through the African Forest, and get eye-to-eye with curious chimpanzees. Find your new favorite animal among the thousands of animals that call the Houston Zoo home.

Admission Includes

Children's Museum of Houston

A three-story installation lets visitors leap up and down different levels as they discover new ways to get active in the PowerPlay exhibit.

Dive into the forces and properties of water through waves, vortices and rapids, exploring the fascinating concept of hydropower.

Step into a workshop of gadgets and gizmos where kids create, concoct and construct contraptions and use their imagination to become inventors.

FlowWorks is an interactive exhibit, which requires kids to dip their hands into it to make it work.

The Children's Museum of Houston's Matter Factory offers a glimpse into the concepts of materials science, including properties of matter and potential uses for different substances and smart materials.

Based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS KIDS math mystery cartoon, Cyberspace presents math in a fun, kid-friendly environment, allowing children to make use of their critical thinking skills and approach math with an investigative, positive attitude.

At this playground for the mind, your children will harness the power of water as FlowWorks unleashes a tsunami of wet, wild fun; run an entire city at Kidtropolis; leap, jump, crawl and climb up PowerPlay; and create, concoct and invent their own gadgets in the Invention Convention. Rated #1 Children’s Museum by Parents magazine.

Admission Includes

The best way to start your exploration of Houston is with the city’s best attractions.

Whether it’s “out west” or outer space, Houston has always been a city that’s about the exploration of new things. With CityPASS, you get to explore the very best attractions Houston has to offer, hand-picked and wrapped up in an easy-to-use ticket booklet. There’s no need to rush, because CityPASS is valid for 9 consecutive days starting with the first day of use, giving you plenty of time to make out-of-this-world memories.

The CityPASS was the best thing I have ever purchased for one of our vacations! It gave us so many things to do and at a very affordable price for a family of 5! I will purchase a CityPASS every time we go on vacation from now on!

Kelli

The passes allowed us to glide easily between the attractions on a whistle stop tour of the best sights of Houston.

MJS

We were there for a baseball tournament and most of the attractions allowed us to keep the boys out of the heat before they played. We were able to use four or the five areas and we all had a great time! We paid for it by visiting just two attractions! Well worth it!

SilviaArêaLeãoSouza

My husband and I purchased two passes and it was THE BEST investment ever. Our weekend getaway was jam packed with exciting things to do. We didn't have to worry about carrying enough money or standing in long lines.

MuseumJunkies

City Pass ROCKS! I am a single parent to 3 awesome kiddos. This year I had family visit from CA and needed to show them the great state of Texas, but on a budget. I found the Houston CityPASS while doing a search and was I excited.

neitasway

It was easy to buy online, easy to use and was so worth it. We took the family to Houston to hit up all the museums, zoo, and aquarium: the works. We had an amazing time and had no issues using our CityPASS. We bought it online and printed the confirmation. Easy.

laurie7

This is really the best option you´ve got. I had family visiting for a week and we decided to give it a try...it was totally worth it! The options available are on point, plus you get amazing discounts and coupons...all of this for a considerably lower price than you would if you paid for each option individually. So go for it!

mik3

All Customer Reviews

Houston CityPASS

Houston CityPASS is rated
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Rated 4 out of
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Vintage Cowgirl from
Great dealWe bought city passes for the family and it was great. We thought we wouldn’t have to stand in the ticket lines but that wasn’t the case. The space center was the only place that lets you enter with the books and they pull out the passes. All others made us wait in the same line as everyone else. You would think they would prefer to have less people in their lines.

Date published: 2018-03-16

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stopor from
New city new loveIt was very comfortable. We liked it and recommend City Pass to tourists

Date published: 2018-03-16

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Loved it BUT ...We loved what it offered as a city pass but I think if someone purchases them ahead of time the businesses should have a line just for them. The lines were huge and time consuming!!
Savings great
Lines not great at all

Date published: 2018-03-16

Rated 5 out of
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Ash1984 from
Amazing family vacationI stumbled upon the city pass online while looking for activities for Spring Break. We had an amazing time. We will definitely be using city pass again. I wish there were more cities that had this available.

Date published: 2018-03-15

Rated 5 out of
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BrandiJo from
Wonderful Adventure!I had been looking to take my children on an “adventure” as they say, and the City Pass made that possible with so much more! We had intended to only go to the Aquarium and the Zoo until I came across City Pass. The value you get with these tickets is wonderful. It’s like only aging for two attractions and ending up with five! The Zoo, the Aquarium, and the Museum of Natural Science were all BIG hits with all of my children. They kept asking when we were gonna go back to each of those. I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone that would like to have a little getaway and enjoy themselves and everything involved. Definitely plan on purchasing again soon and staying at each attraction longer!

Date published: 2018-03-14

Rated 4 out of
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Gabez from
great spring break vacationI bought city pass for Houston for Spring break and I saved a lot of money! I am not familiar with the city so having list attractions ready to visit is a big help. My kids are so happy and enjoyed visiting Kemah and Downtown aquarium.

Date published: 2018-03-14

Rated 5 out of
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stephaniemarsh80 from
Spring Break Fun in Houston!We bought CityPASS for our Spring Break trip to Houston - we had 5 kids ranging in age from 10 - 17 & none were disappointed!! We visited the Downtown Aquarium, Museum of Natural Science, Johnson Space Center, and the Kemah Boardwalk. The only reason we didn’t use the pass for the Zoo was because we had to go home! Would totally recommend & can’t wait to pick a new city for our next adventure!

Date published: 2018-03-14

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ultraviolet_06 from
Easy to use!Used 3 out of 5 passes for the Houston City pass.
Loved that some places I didn’t have to wait in line, especially during spring break

Get It.

Getting a Houston CityPASS ticket booklet is simple. No matter how, where or when you buy, you’ll see the same huge savings and get the same price.

When you buy online, choose between receiving either a printable voucher or a mobile voucher, or having our customer care team lovingly pack and ship booklets to you. Easy as pie.

Vouchers couldn’t be easier to use – whether it’s printed or on your mobile device, just bring yours to the first attraction you visit, and they’ll redeem it for your CityPASS booklet. Just note that you may run into a line when redeeming your voucher during peak times. And, it’s always a good idea to bring your ID (attractions may ask for it).

If you’d like to have your booklets shipped to you, we ship to the US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and UK. We can also ship directly to your hotel in the US and Canada.

You can also buy once you get to the city. It’s simple – just make the purchase at the first attraction you visit. The team there will know just what to do to get you in as quickly as possible. Piece of cake.

Use It.

Using Houston CityPASS is easy. Simply show up at the attractions with your booklets or voucher. The pros at each place will know just what to do.

Once you have your booklets, your party can split up and visit the attractions in any order you wish. And your Houston CityPASS booklets are good for nine (9) consecutive days starting with the first day of use, so there’s no need to rush through the attractions; you can see them at your own pace. A CityPASS booklet you buy today expires February 28, 2019. A voucher you buy today must be exchanged for a booklet within 6 months of purchase.

With CityPASS, you won't need to pay extra fees at the gate; everything specified in your CityPASS admission is included at no additional cost.

CityPASS perk alert: You’ll get to skip many ticket lines with CityPASS. Look at the tickets in the booklet for entry instructions at each attraction, and note that some attractions may require you to exchange your CityPASS ticket for an attraction ticket.

You’ll see there are several "option tickets" in the booklet that allow you to choose one or the other attraction. There’s no need to decide upfront which you want to see – choose when you get there. If you want to see both, many of our option ticket attractions offer admission discounts (see the coupons in the back of your ticket booklet).

The tickets in your booklet are actual admission tickets good for one visit (unless otherwise noted). You’ll want to leave them in place for the pros at the attractions to tear out. If tickets are removed, they’ll be considered invalid. Sorry, but rules are rules.

Love It.

You’ll love CityPASS. We’ve hand-picked the top attractions for you, so you don’t need to spend time researching. And with CityPASS, you’ll save up to 49% over regular admission prices.

Because your Houston CityPASS booklets are good for nine (9) days, you can visit the attractions at your own pace—see several attractions in one day, or spread them out over your whole trip. You’ll be able to fully experience the attractions and still have plenty of time to explore the city.

And speaking of exploring the city, don’t miss the coupons in the back of your CityPASS booklet for great savings on things like shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation, plus discounts at many of the attraction shops for unique souvenirs and gifts.

Between our booklets and our online Plan Your Visit pages, we’ve got you covered with insider tips, the best days and ways to see the attractions, maps and more, so you can get the most out of your trip.

Finally, we have a favor to ask. If you love your experience with CityPASS, will you share it with your friends and family? Tell them what a great time you had, or post about it on social media. Share your pics with the hashtag #citypass on Instagram or Twitter and you could win 4 CityPASS booklets to the city of your choosing.

Spend less money, do more enjoying.

With the money you save using CityPASS, you’ll have extra cash to do more shopping, taste the local cuisine, and get out on the town. You’re free to see and do more.

Spend less time researching, more time connecting.

No need to bury yourself in brochures and online travel guides. Whether you’re traveling solo or in a group, you’ll have more time to enjoy the experience with CityPASS. Don’t overcomplicate it – stick with the best things, and you can't go wrong.

Spend less "meh" time, way more "wow" time.

Your vacation time is precious. CityPASS includes only the most iconic attractions. Experience the best the city has to offer. Wow is right.

Spend less time rushing, more time experiencing.

Don't just grab a quick selfie and rush off to the next place. You have up to nine days to use your CityPASS. So take your time, immerse yourself, enjoy.

Spend less time in lines, more time feeling VIP.

When you use CityPASS, you'll skate past many main ticket lines and head straight for the good stuff. Feeling like a rock star? Check.

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